How many syllables in "severe"?

"severe" has 2 sillabe (se - vere).

How to divide "severe"?

"severe" divides into 2 parts: se · vere.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (se... vere) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"severe": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:se·vere

Accento primario

se-VERE(se · vere)○ ●

Stress in "severe" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɪˈvɪər⁄

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1/10

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IPAsɪˈvɪər

Sillabese·vere

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26:12

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How many syllables in "severe"?: "severe" has 2 sillabe (se - vere).
How to divide "severe"?: "severe" divides into 2 parts: se · vere.
Where is the stress in "severe"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "severe"?: Say each syllable slowly (se... vere) and listen on SayItVid.